Just cannot get interested for a T20 between Sri Lanka and India, even though it is a World Cup final. It's just the worst possible combination of teams, format and location.

Not a slight on any of the factors individually, but a subcontinental limited overs game between India and Sri Lanka - why does this seem familiar?

Haha yeah I kind of feel the same in a way. The fact that there isn't really much value in the odds for either team means I can't even just bet on the game to keep myself interested unless I admit to myself it's the only reason I'm betting on it.

Rejecting 'analysis by checklist' and 'skill absolutism' since Dec '09
'Stats' is not a synonym for 'Career Test Averages'

Originally Posted by Jeffrey Tucker

People go into politics to change the world. That's a bad idea. The only good reason to go into politics is to sweep government away so that the world can change itself.

Originally Posted by GIMH

Freddie is the greatest cricketer ever so the fact these comparisons are being made means three things:

Makes the toss all the more interesting as well. wet outfield might mean the bowling might be slightly tougher first up, but there might be a bit of swing available as well. But India do love chasing and the rain might help the spinners grip the ball even more later in the night.

Yeah it was silly enough when he was left out of the semi-final. Now that Mohit's been hammered in that game and Shami's still not playing here, it's officially a Dhonism. I almost think Ishant would be playing here if he was actually in the squad.